MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Always cook your food to a safe internal temperature. Drink only pasteurized milk, juices, or cider. Wash, peel, or cook raw fruits and vegetables before eating. Do not use untreated manure to fertilize fruits and vegetables.

Detailed explanation-2: -Storage and Cooking Temperatures Many pathogens need to multiply to a larger number before enough are present in food to cause disease. In general, refrigeration or freezing prevents virtually all bacteria from growing. If food is heated sufficiently, parasites, viruses and most bacteria are killed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cholera and typhoid are bacterial diseases and are transmitted through contaminated food or water, while hepatitis A is a viral disease which is transmitted through contaminated water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Use good environmental management. Practice good personal hygiene. Take food safety precautions to learn about the fundamentals of food safety so that you can protect yourself, your friends, family and people in your community. Drink properly treated water.